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Tyler, Texas Weight Watchers for weight loss

July 21st, 2010

Weight Watchers in Tyler TX
The Weight Watchers program for weight loss is a weight management program that simplifies calorie counting by assigning a point value to every food.  Members are assessed upon joining the program to determine what their maximum daily point intakes should be. 

Members are required to attend regular meetings for weigh-ins as well as to discuss with others what their progress is.  People can find a great support structure at these meetings and learn tips, share challenges, and form friendships.

In Tyler, Texas there is 1 local group and 32 other groups in the surrounding areas, so finding a group convenient for you should not be difficult.  Weight Watchers recently added online meetings to their website if you are unable to attend group meetings; however going to face to face groups will give you a more personal support group. 

Having someone to be accountable to as well as to encourage you when you face difficulties can make all the difference in the world on your weight loss journey.

Weight Watchers is not designed to be a temporary diet, but more of a new lifestyle approach.  When you have reached your goal for weight loss you can decide if you want to continue attending meetings or not, but should keep the same attitude toward food regardless in order to maintain your new weight. 

Additional points are allowed for different exercises and Weight Watchers encourages members to adopt a healthy fitness routine.  Visit the Weight Watchers website to find a group in Tyler, Texas.

Green Acres Baptist Church

October 21st, 2009

If you have ever drove through Tyler you probably noticed the extremely large church that is quickly taking over South Tyler. Green Acres Baptist Church has become one of the most popular churches in Tyler. Although the giant crowds might be some what intimidating and impersonal, they have a place for you. Green Acres has classes for married, singles, children, newly weds, people with financial difficulties. Whatever is going on you in your life they have counseling and support groups available to you.

Green Acres has programs for everyone and every age. If you have a heart for music they have great opportunities. For children they have a program choir group, “Kidz Praise”, for adults they have a wonderful Worship Ministry for each sermon, they also have a choir group for high school and junior high.

If you are looking for a support group there are so many ways to get involved with the programs at Green Acres. They have many classes for single adults. Through the “Singe Adult Ministry” be able to reconnect with people going through similar situations as yourself. They have classes overcoming divorces, and they also have programs, classes and outings for single parents.

If you have gone through things in your life that really are hard to let go of, you are very welcomed to contacted GraceWorks. They have professional counselors that are willing to help you. Also they have a program known as Celebrate Recovery. At Celebrate Recovery you will be able to talk with people to help you rise above struggles in your life. People are there to talk with you and pray with you.

There are many great mission opportunities available to you. Green Acres sends out mission trips several times a year to all over the world. Green Acres also is involved with other missionary organizations and has ways to make you more involved.

Green Acres also has memberships available to the “Family Life Center” which is a safe place for kids to hang out and a great place to work out. At the family life center there is a great workout room, basketball court, bowling alley, racquetball courts, walking track, and activity room. If you are hosting a party you can reserve the activity room with pool tables, table tennis and even Wii video games. Also you can reserve the bowling alley for only a dollar a game, they also have shoes available for rent. Green Acres also has sport teams and competitions for children and Adults of all ages. They have flag football, basketball, softball, gymnastics, soccer, and much more.

Come by GABC’s bookstore for books, Bibles, movies, and great inspiration Christian movies. They have education movies and toys and music for children.

Come worship with us on Sunday mornings, Each Sunday morning enjoy an inspirational Bible message from Pastor David Dykes at the time convenient for your schedule. Sermons are at 8:15a.m., 9:45a.m.,and 11:15 a.m. If you are new to the church or just visiting feel welcome to visit with the pastor after each service at the Bethany Suit (next to the GABC Bookstore). People are there to talk to you about how to get more involved and are eager to give you answers to any questions you might have and tell you about all different opportunities to volunteer in the church and in the community. Visit us at www.gabc.com. And check our the pastor’s personal blog at http://fromthepastor.blogspot.com.

Green Acres is a great place to go to church and get the most out of life, and there are so many people to support you and pray for you. If you are new to town, or just looking for a home to worship the Lord, come find your place and inspiration at Green Acres Baptist Church.